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J Harlen Bretz
American geologist who discovered the Missoula Floods
Harley "J Harlen" Bretz | |
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J Harlen Bretz in 1949 | |
| Born | Harlan J Bretz (1882-09-02)September 2, 1882 Saranac, Ionia, Michigan[1][2] |
| Died | February 3, 1981(1981-02-03) (aged 98) Homewood, Illinois[2] |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Harland J Bretz[2] |
| Alma mater | Albion College, AB 1905 University of Chicago, PhD in geology, 1913 |
| Known for | Missoula floods hypothesis, overturned uniformitarianism |
| Awards | Penrose Medal, 1979 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology |
| Institutions | University of Washington, University of Chicago |
J Harlen Bretz (2 September 1882 – 3 February 1981) was an American geologist, best known for his research that led to the acceptance of the Missoula Floods and for his work on caves.
Early life and education
Bretz was born on 2 September 1882, in the small town of Saranac in Ioni